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Google Brings Your Search History to Your Phone

Google is making it easy for users to review their recent searches through the introduction of a new mobile search history feature on the Google Mobile homepage.

The new Search History feature is accessible via the "History" link on the bottom of the homepage of Google's mobile website. Clicking it will take you to a page containing search history not only from your phone, but your desktop searches as well. To use the feature, you need to have the "Save Searches" feature activated.

The display of recent searches appears in reverse chronological order and includes a timestamp, as well as the results you viewed during the searches you have conducts. Search History also displays a mobile phone icon to help you distinguish between your mobile searches and your desktop searches.

The most important part of the new Search History feature for mobile though is the inclusion of starred results in your history. Google is attempting to better integrate the mobile and desktop search experience. via the starring feature. With it, you essentially have a cloud-based bookmarking system that you can access from your phone, your home computer, and your workstation.

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